How to Cleanse Your Crystals & Why It Matters

How to Cleanse Your Crystals & Why It Matters

Crystals are powerful tools for healing, energy alignment, and intention setting—but did you know they need regular cleansing to work at their best?

Whether you’ve just bought a new crystal or have been using one for years, cleansing helps to clear any lingering energies and reset the stone so it can continue to support you fully.

💎 Why Should You Cleanse Your Crystals?

Crystals absorb energy—both positive and negative. Over time, they can become energetically blocked, especially if you use them often for meditation, manifestation, or emotional healing.

Cleansing restores the crystal’s natural vibration and helps you reconnect with its full potential.

🔄 How Often Should You Cleanse Your Crystals?

There’s no strict rule, but a good guideline is:

• After each intense use (like during a stressful time or heavy energy work)

• Once a month as part of a spiritual routine

• After purchasing or receiving a new crystal

💫 Tip: Trust your intuition—if a crystal feels “off” or less vibrant, it’s probably time for a cleanse.

🌙 5 Simple Ways to Cleanse Your Crystals

1. Moonlight

Place your crystals on a windowsill or outside during a full moon. The moon’s energy gently purifies and recharges them.
💡 Not sure when the next full moon is? Check the moon phase calendar here to plan your cleanse!

2. Smoke Cleansing
Use sage, palo santo, or incense to smudge your crystals. Pass each one through the smoke for a few seconds while setting a clear intention.
Even if you don’t sell these tools, many readers will still find this method useful.

3. Running Water
Hold your crystal under cool, running water.
Note: Some crystals like selenite, malachite, or pyrite should not get wet—always check first!

4. Sound Cleansing
Use a singing bowl, tuning fork, or bell. The sound vibrations help dislodge stagnant energy and reset your stone’s frequency.

5. Selenite or Clear Quartz
Place your crystals next to a selenite wand or a clear quartz cluster if you have one. These stones naturally cleanse other crystals and don’t need clearing themselves.
(You can remove this point if you don’t sell these either, or rephrase to focus on moonlight and intention-based methods.)

⚡ Charging vs. Cleansing – What’s the Difference?

Cleansing removes unwanted energy.
Charging boosts your crystal’s natural vibration.

You can charge crystals with:

• Moonlight 🌕

• Intentions ✨

• Sunlight ☀️ (for some stones)

• Crystal grids or affirmations

🛍️ Keep Your Crystals Energised

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